<h1>Congress Calls for Stronger National Legal Protections for Gig Workers, Criticizes Government's New Measures as Insufficient</h1> The Congress criticized the government's recent measures for gig workers, labeling them as insufficient. The government announced a social security scheme for gig workers, involving registration on e-SHRAM and healthcare under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The Congress emphasized the need for a comprehensive national legal and social security framework, highlighting state-level initiatives like Karnataka's legislation, which provides robust rights and protections for gig workers. The party argues that the government's efforts are inadequate compared to these state-level measures and calls for more substantial national action.